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Objective To investigate the clinical effect of 595 nm tunable pulsed dye laser (PDL) in treating fresh trauma scars.Methods 85 patients had been selected,of which,117 sites were treated with a 595 nm tunable PDL one time or two times at a fluence of 7-15 J/cm2 and pulse widths of 1.5-3 ms,7 mm spot size.Nursing skill of burn wound was also used on treatment area after laser treatment.Scars were evaluated for melanin,height,vascularity and pliability using the Vancouver Scar Scale (VSS) before treatment and after the last treatment 8weeks.Results Total score of 117 sites decreased from (8.30 ± 2.63) to (2.70 ± 1.25),melanin decreased from (1.60 ± 0.84) to (0.60 ± 0.97),height decreased from (1.30 ± 0.82) to (0.40 ± 0.51),vascularity decreased from (2.40 ± 0.52) to (0.40 ±0.52),pliability decreased from (2.80 ± 1.32) to (1.30 ±0.48),with statistical significance between before treatment and after treatment (P ＜ 0.05).Conclusions 595 nm tunable pulsed dye laser appears to have a beneficial clinical effect on patient's fresh trauma scar.
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The prevention and treatment of scars has always been an important task in the field of wound repair.Humans have started treatment for scars long time ago and have created a series of treatments.At the same time,with the development of science and technology,the diagnosis and treatment of scars have made great progress.Through the basic research for new therapeutic targets and innovative of treatment methods,treatment for scar turns more diversified and integrated.As a result,clinicians will suffer many challenges while having more options for scars treatment.Combined with traditional treatment,developing new treatments,and the comprehensive therapy of multiple treatment methods is the mainstream trend of scar treatment.
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<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To explore the therapeutic effect of the temporal rotation flap combined with cartilage plasty for cryptotia correction.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>From January 2009 to June 2012, 8 cases with cryptotia (10 ears) were treated. After complete dissection of the cartilage adhesion, the cartilage was reshaped by suture to restore its appearance. Then the temporal triangular rotation flap was transferred to cover the wound.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>No hematoma, infection or flap necrosis happened. The follow-up period ranged from 3 months to 1 year, with an average of (6.88 +/- 2.85) months. The ear appearance kept stable with no recurrence and inconspicuous scar. Satisfactory result was achieved.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>Temporal rotation flap combined with cartilage plasty is a good option for correction of mild or moderate cryptotia.</p>
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Adolescent , Child , Female , Humans , Male , Ear Cartilage , General Surgery , Ear, External , Congenital Abnormalities , Plastic Surgery Procedures , Methods , Rotation , Skin Transplantation , Surgical FlapsABSTRACT
Objective To summarize and explore the clinical effect of auricular reconstruction with autologous costal cartilage grafts and delaying postauricular skin flap.Methods The procedure involved three stages.The first stage was the delay procedure of postauricular skin flap.The second stage was the auricular reconstruction with autologous costal cartilage grafts and delaying postauricular skin flap about 3 weeks after the delay procedure.The third stage involved construction of tragus and conchal cavity and other local correction 6 months or longer after the second stage surgery.The clinical effect,patients' satisfaction and complication were observed.Results This method was used in 28 patients,31 ears of congenital microtia.23 cases completed auricular reconstruction with three stages,the other 8 cases completed only two stages.All auricular reconstruction were successful.The location,size and shape of reconstructive ears were good.The complications were few.The patients or their relatives were basically satisfactory.Conclusions Auricular reconstruction with autologous costal cartilage grafts and delaying postauricular skin flap is a safe and effective method.